NETTLE


Meaning of NETTLE in English

n.

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form: net · tled ; net · tling \ ' net-li ŋ , ' ne-t ə l-i ŋ \

Date: 15th century

1 : to strike or sting with or as if with nettles

2 : to arouse to sharp but transitory annoyance or anger

synonyms see IRRITATE

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.